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speckled

UK
/ˈspɛk.əld/
US
/ˈspɛk.əld/

Translations

speckledadjective
more speckled
Comp.
most speckled
Super.
UK
/ˈspɛk.əld/
US
/ˈspɛk.əld/
The speckled eggs were hidden carefully in the nest.
Les œufs tachetés étaient soigneusement cachés dans le nid.
Additional translations
mouchetéSe dit surtout d’une surface ou d’un objet couvert de petites taches ou mouchetures.
Synonyms
spotted
dappled
freckled
mottled
blotchy
variegated
speckleverb

speckled

Past Simple

speckled
Past Simple
speckled
Past Participle
speckling
Gerund
UK
/ˈspɛk.əl/
US
/ˈspɛk.əl/
The artist speckled the canvas with bright colors to create a vibrant effect.
L’artiste a moucheté la toile de couleurs vives pour créer un effet éclatant.
se moucheter
Over the years, the old photograph began to speckle and fade.
Au fil des années, la vieille photographie a commencé à se moucheter et à s’effacer.
Synonyms
spot
dot
sprinkle
freckle
stipple

Definitions

speckledadjective
Covered or marked with a large number of small spots or patches of color.
The speckled eggs were hidden carefully in the nest.
speckleverb
To mark or cover with a large number of small spots or patches of color.
The artist speckled the canvas with bright colors to create a vibrant effect.
To become covered with small spots or marks.
Over the years, the old photograph began to speckle and fade.
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